Imagine grafică, cu afișul evenimentului, cu un design minimalist. În partea de sus apare, cu litere mari albe pe dreptunghiuri negre, cuvântul „ACCESS”. Sub acesta, pe un rând mai lung, este scris „CONSTELLATION”. Sub ele, textul: „accessibility academy, arts and disability forum, accessibility incubators”. În centrul și partea de jos a afișului se vede un desen cu mai multe mâini carei întind o sfoară, precum într-un joc vechi, de copii. Structura sugerează ideea de colaborare, conexiune și accesibilitate. În partea de jos sunt logo-uri și denumiri ale unor organizații culturale europene, organizatori și parteneri în proiect.



Accessibility Academy

About

The Accessibility Academy is a two-day event exploring accessibility, disability and inclusion in the cultural and creative sectors. It is part of Access Constellation: Co-creating Inclusive Cultural Futures, a collaborative EUNIC Romania initiative supported by the EUNIC Cluster Fund 2026.

The Academy brings together disabled artists and community representatives, cultural workers, creative practitioners, access professionals, researchers and activists from Romania and across Europe to exchange experience and explore more inclusive ways of working in culture.

The programme combines talks, workshops, screenings and open conversations on topics including:

  • inclusive cultural events;
  • Deaf theatre practices;
  • accessible built environments;
  • professional opportunities for disabled artists;
  • accessible theatre for neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities.

The event focuses on practical experience, exchange and collaboration rather than a fixed set of accessibility rules.

Programme Overview

Cervantes Institute, Sala Auditorium | Cinema “Elvire Popesco”, Bucharest
September 3–4 | 9:00–18:30

Please register your interest by answering this form by Sunday, August 30th

Register HERE

The Accessibility Academy is a two-day event open to cultural workers, creative practitioners, access advisors, researchers, activists, disabled artists, disability community representatives, and cultural institutes’ staff.

European speakers and facilitators invited by the EUNIC Romania cluster, along with their Romanian peers, will share perspectives and experiences from their own national and regional contexts. As with anything related to access, the sessions won’t be one-size-fits-all; there will be a mix of talks, workshops, screenings, and open exchange conversations. They will address a range of subjects, including:

  • Organising culturally inclusive events;
  • Deaf theatre practices;
  • Accessible built environments;
  • Navigating the cultural sector as a disabled artist;
  • Making theatre accessible with and for neurodivergent and learning disabled people;

Participants are invited to engage together as equal partners, comparing approaches, exchanging experiences, and building meaningful professional connections. The goal is not just to attend another training, but to compare approaches, share what’s working (and what isn’t!), and leave the event with new connections and ideas.

Speakers:

Portrait of Andreea Darie, smiling, with shoulder-length dark hair and a black T-shirt, against a plain light background.
Andreea Darie

Romanian Sign Language (RSL) interpreter, CODA Farmecul Tăcerii Foundation

Portrait of Dalila D'Amico, smiling, with a short brown bob and a teal scarf over a floral jacket, against a grey background.
Flavia Dalila D’Amico

Scholar, Activist and Curator (IT)

Portrait of Herbert Gantschacher on a sunlit street, wearing a dark jacket with anti-nuclear and peace badges.
Herbert Gantschacher

CEO and Artistic Director of ARBOS (AT)

Portrait of Iris Popescu, with a dark brown bob and round glasses, wearing a cream blazer over a black top, standing among pale stone columns.
Iris Popescu

Founder AMAIS

Portrait of Jitka Vrbková, smiling, with long fair hair, wearing a black top, a fine necklace and drop earrings, photographed outdoors in a green park.
Jitka Vrbková

Theatre Director and Dramaturge (CZ)

Portrait of Jonathan METH, man with white hair and black-framed glasses in a dark jacket, in front of a historic building.
Jonathan Meth

Director, Curator, Dramaturg, Consultant (UK)

Ligia Soare, smiling and speaking into a handheld microphone, wearing a navy top and teal scarf. Photo: Tóth Helga.
Ligia Soare

Cultural Manager, Audiovisual translator, specialized in inclusion and cultural accessibility

Portrait of Olga Macrinici, woman in a blue jacket and long black skirt, holding an orange walking stick, standing by a wooden fence on a rocky coastline with waves behind her.
Olga Macrinici

Arts and Disability Curator

Ruxandra Maettescu, moman looking upwards in front of a wall with hand-drawn text and illustrations.
Ruxandra Mateescu

Access and Mediation Lead

Accessibility

The venues and programme include:

  • wheelchair access and accessible restrooms;
  • a quiet room;
  • sensory fidget toys;
  • information in Plain / Easy Read formats;
  • Romanian Sign Language interpretation for selected sessions;
  • access-aware, multi-modal facilitation.

The main spoken language is English, with Romanian translation.

For more information about the wider project, visit Access Constellation.

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